Undergraduate (Graduate) Studies

Admission into the Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development (FARD) are those of the University’s admission board.  In addition students from the Regional Colleges of Agriculture, National zootechnical and Veterinary Schools, National colleges of wildlife and Cooperative colleges and schools of food Science and Nutrition shall be admitted on a case by case basis.

Postgraduate Studies
Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree studies are available in all seven departments of the Faculty (Please consult post graduate studies for requirements).

Graduation Requirements
Students must validate all University General and Faculty Requirements (Table I & II) as well as a minimum of 100 credits in the discipline of interests.  All transfer students must fulfill one year residency and a minimum of 60 credits as well the necessary University, Faculty and Departmental requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For the HND/HPD and Bachelor of Science degrees, prospective students may apply with a pass in five ‘O’Level Subjects at the GCE, RSA, etc among which must be English, French, Economics and Mathematics. Or, passes in Two Advanced Levels subjects in Economics and any Arts Subject. For the Bachelor of Law LLB, the entry requirements, are the same as above for O’level candidates, and for ‘A’ level passes in Philosophy or History and any other Arts subject are required.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All graduating students must satisfy 34 credits of University General Education, 36 Credits of Faculty course requirements and 50 Credits worth of courses in areas of study (see Table 1 below). Transfer students must fulfill a minimum of one year’s residency at BUST as full time students. Students must undergo internship as well as carryout independent research and write findings up according to the respective BUST Formats. Students shall present these reports in the presence of an examination committee i.e., case study for HND examinations and independent research for Bachelor certification.

Generally, admission requirements are those for the university.  Specific faculty requirements are for those transferring from other institutions and or holders of DIPES I, ACP, LCP and HND or equivalents. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for HND program are 90 credits of which 48 must be in the relevant area of specialization. The student is also required to fulfill all university general education requirements (Table 1& II). The degree program requires completion of an additional 104-138 credits as specified (See Catalog).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Faculty of Education offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers as teachers in primary and secondary schools and, teacher training institutions; as counselors and pedagogic advisors in educational establishments; as curriculum developers and, as managers of training establishments.

HIGHER PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMAS (HPD) - Department of Nursing

Admission Requirements:

1. Five GCE Ordinary Level passes, with English Language, Mathematics and Biology inclusive.

2. Two GCE Advance level passes ( with at least a C grade in Biology)

3. Or State Registered Nurses or HPD, with five GCE Ordinary Level passes (English Language and mathematics inclusive) plus at least a GCE A/Level pass preferable in any Science subject.

Transfer Students
Students who transfer to study in BUST from other Institutions must fulfill at least one year of residency as full time students. The student must show proof of having fulfilled all course/practical/internships requirements at their previous Institutions. The burden of proof is on the student. BUST reserves the right to accept or reject such credits.

POST Graduates Work
Potential graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply to take Post Graduate courses in the final year of undergraduate graduate studies. However it must be stated at the time of registration that such credits count towards their Post graduate studies. Master and Doctorate Degrees are offered in the above disciplines.

Graduation Requirement:

For successful completion of the B.Sc. course in nursing the student is expected to pass in all the professional courses. The total number of credits required for graduation is 150. The student must also obtain a pass in all the practical components of the subjects.

Instructions will consist of lectures, practicals at the Nursing Demonstration Room, Clinic Areas, Hospitals and clinic presentations in a research process. Thus both classroom and clinic teaching will be employed.

Registration fee 10,000frs (non-refundable)

Application Form obtainable at (BUST)

Copy of Highest Certificate

Copy of Birth Certificate

02 Passport Photo (color)

Medical Certificate

Curriculum Vitae/recommendation letter from company, institution or organization.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Post Graduate Diploma.

1. Candidates must have (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field of study or related area or,
2. A Diploma in related area of study of the four Faculties with at least five years of work     experience

B. Master’s Degree.

Candidates must have:-

1.    A Post Graduate Diploma in related area of study or,
2.    A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2nd Class Honours- Upper Division or,
3.    A Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Lower and at least two years work experience or,
4.    Candidates with 3rd Class or Pass must first obtain a PGD

C. Doctorate Degree

Candidates must have:

1.    A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in related area of study
2.    A Master degree in related field of study
3.    All other candidates must first obtain a Master’s degree
All other qualifications not listed above for the respective end of course certificate shall be considered on their own merit.

D. Graduate Admission

Final year graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon recommendation of the Faculty can take post graduate courses. These courses must be established as post graduate credits at the time of registration.

HOW TO APPLY

A) First Year Students

1. Complete a BUST application FORM CRFO/4/08- stating degree of interest, area of study and your highest certificate (s). Attach a 12,000 FRS ($ 24, 00) (22,000CFA ($44.00) for foreign students non fundable application fee, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and two referees for PGD/Master, three for PhD and, their respective contact addresses.

Two weeks after registration, the Dean School of PGS in consultation with Deans concerned shall set up a committee of four persons for PGD/Masters (Dean PGD, Dean concerned, Supervisor and substitute Supervisor) and five for PhD (same as for Masters with additional members external to the Faculty). The chairperson of each committee is the Dean of PGS and the secretary is the Dean concerned. Each committee shall be responsible for each candidate’s internal progress of study till completion. Topics for research shall be approved at Departmental and Faculty levels respectively. The research project and supervisor shall be approved by SENATE.

B. Conditional Admission
Persons who fail to meet full admission but show potential may be admitted on a conditional basis. These applicants must sign and follow stipulations set in the conditional accepted student contract.

C. Transfer Students
Transfer course credit systems are set down in BUST Admission and General Orders (Bluebook 008/07)

D. Course Work. The respective course credits shown in able 1

TABLE 1 COURSE/CREDIT LOAD PER DEGREE AT BUST

1. FOR PGD
- The PGD student shall take 15 credits of course work and 6 credits of original     research     work.
-  All students must participate in internship exercises and write report prior to thesis                 project
- A faculty Committee shall appoint a research supervisor and
a research proposal signed by a faculty appointed student supervisor must be    approved by   Senate Committee
- A thesis written in conformity with BUST 008/07 guide, shall be defended before a    faculty appointed and Senate approved Examining Committee.


2. FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
- Each student shall take 30 credits of courses in addition to 12 credits of original                 research studies
- Students must complete and pass all course work
- All candidates must participate in internship and write a report prior to thesis project
-  Students must carry out independent and original research and write up thesis according to     BUST    Guide 008/07 supervised by Senate approval supervisor.
- The thesis shall be defended before a Senate approved Examination Committee.

3. FOR PhD DEGREE
To obtain the PhD in any faculty of BUST, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
1.    Must undertake and pass in 20 credits of course work
2.    Candidates must pass an oral qualifying or preliminary examination prior to commencement of independent research work.
3.    Select and carry out independent research work worth 18 credits on a topic of his/her choice under the guidance of a supervisory team appointed by the faculty concerned and approved by the Senate.

E. Thesis Project
All students must validate coursework, and industrial attachment requirements prior to carrying out thesis. Each student must present a thesis proposal to faculty panel prior to field work.  BUST does Not recommend Basic research or research for its sake. On the other hand strategic or applied or adaptive Research is highly recommended.

The general Research project outline proposal is as follows:

1.    Topic
2.    Introduction- (problem statement)
3.    Literature Review
4.    Objectives/Hypothesis
5.    Materials and methods
1)    All tools and equipment needed for study
2)    Methodology
-    Research design
-    Sample and sampling processes
-    Data collection methods
-    Data Analysis
6.    Expected results

F. Graduation Requirements
The Validation of all coursework, Departmental and Faculty Requirements found in Post Graduate School Catalogue is a basis for graduation.   Students are strongly encouraged to read the respective catalogue carefully and adhere to them effectively.